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| - Walked into the the cafe and was speechless by the decor. It's like walking into another country. A man in the back calls to me and tells me to come over. It's the same guy from Kebab Korner. Oh god! Is he stalking me? What's his deal? Do we run? Do we stay? Can i get another Kebab?? What do i do man?! WHAT DO I DO?!?!
Turns out this charismatic gentleman is Ali, the owner of both Maharaja and Kebab Korner.
After ordering some teas, coffees, hot chocolates our group sat down and started hitting the hookah. By recommendation of the waitress we got White Peach flavor. The hookah arrived quickly followed by a few blocks of glowing hot coals and we started to take hits. White peach was a very nice flavor and noticeably smoother in comparison to other hookah places i've been to.
About 15 to 30 minutes in, Ali came over and demanded to see some smoke. He sat with us, brought his own hookah as well as his own personal hookah and gave us lessons on how to accumulate the most smoke as well as how to savor the flavors. He also recommend some teas, different blends of tobacco, and answered the questions we had about his establishments, the decor, and food recommendations over at Kebab Korner.
This is likely one of the most chill and laid back spots in Vegas that i've found so far. Ali doesnt act like a business owner, a host, or someone who's mission is to make a profit. He's more of an ambassador. Once you've stepped into his kitchen or his living room he's on a mission to make you feel comfortable and enjoy yourself.
This is hospitality at it's finest.
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